“His entrance caused a great sensation.” (paragraph 1)

“Roller skating did not catch on as a hobby for sensible people for another hundred years.” (paragraph 2)

“English artist Thomas Gainsborough painted his portrait, and his name appeared in the novels of friends.” (paragraph 3)

“Perhaps the most fascinating of all Merlin’s automata was a large, silver mechanical swan that swam in a mirrored brook, and even seemed to catch and swallow fish.” (paragraph 6)

“Many of his musical instruments and other inventions, including the silver swan, can still be seen in museums.” (paragraph 9)

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Inventors should try to create things that will make money for them.

Inventors should try to improve devices that already have been invented.

Inventors should try to persevere when they fail or face difficulties in their efforts.

Inventors should try to hire people to test their inventions for them before showing them to the public.